Collagen. It’s the hot buzz word in skincare-town. And although I’ve seen tons of products with the word “collagen” plastered on the packaging in the past, like the Olay Collagen Peptide24 which we’re reviewing today, it wasn’t until recently that I learned what it really meant and what it means to have collagen in a product.
Collagen is something our skin naturally has. But over time, our skin loses the ability to efficiently create collagen, resulting in a lack of firmness and signs of aging
So we all want more collagen but how does skincare with collagen actually work? This is the question on the docket. I recently learned that collagen molecules are actually too large to penetrate your skin. What this means is that the collagen ends up just sitting on top of the skin, instead of depositing into the skin. So where does that leave us?
Olay Collagen Peptide24
I recently attended a Masterclass with Olay and learned a lot more about both collagen as an ingredient and how Olay Collagen Peptide24 is different than most products with collagen in it. Their formula is optimized with Olay’s highest concentration of its powerhouse collagen peptides, designed to actually penetrate the skin’s surface. But what does that mean?
The collagen peptide acts in the same way that our naturally occurring peptides work in our younger skin. We all have peptides in our skin, When we age, the fabric of our skin begins to break down and our skin isn’t as efficient in rejuvenating those broken threads in the fabric. The Olay Collagen Peptide24 formula deposits peptides back into our skin, allowing it to repair and restore our broken “fabric” more efficiently.
The Olay Collagen Peptide24 formula also includes ingredients like Vitamin B3, which helps our skin to retain moisture and can aid with skin cell turnover, and Glycerin and Snow Mushroom Extract, which increases moisture levels and retention (something we all certainly need in these dry seasons).
2 Weeks of Use of Olay Collagen Peptide24
All sounds great, right? But does it actually work? I typically like to give a product 1-3 months to deliver results, but after just over 2 weeks of using the product, I’ve certainly noticed a difference. I’m in my late 20s and have been lucky to not have many wrinkles or fine lines develop yet, but I have noticed saggier skin. As you might know from my channels, I typically focus on resurfacing and adult-acne specific products, but anti-aging and prevention has certainly been top of mind as I approach my 30s. The highlighter is not popping off as much as it used to, if you catch my drift haha. After about 2 weeks, I noticed that my skin felt firmer and lifted and my skin felt bouncier. I still have dark spots and acne scars (as you can see in the photos), but my skin does feel more plump (and certainly super hydrated).
Face Yoga
During the Olay Collagen Peptide24 Masterclass, we also had the opportunity to learn a few tricks from Koko Hayashi, a celebrity face yoga trainer (how cool right?!). She shared her signature tips of on how to train the muscles in our face to help with the Olay Collagen Peptide24 product absorption, which I’ve also been doing for the past 2 weeks or so, and figured I would share her simple 4 step system with you here.
So… is Olay Collagen Peptide24 Worth Trying?
When it comes to hydrating and firming, this products gets a raving 10/10. I was originally cautious since I typically use gel-moisturizers and lighter creams, but I can confirm that this moisturizer didn’t cause any breakouts while firming my skin. My skin absolutely felt firmer and lifted; and after using it for 2 weeks, I realized that I may not have been properly hydrating my skin in the past. My skin felt brighter and less dull in addition to feeling firmer (perhaps a side effect of proper hydration?).
If you’re someone who struggles with fine lines and wrinkles, this product would likely produce an even larger effect. I’ve tried some “luxury” moisturizers claiming the same results, but to be completely frank, the Olay Collagen Peptide24 stands up to those $400 creams and produced a better result for me than the expensive luxury alternatives. It’s also fragrance free, which is a huge plus for those like me that struggle with skin sensitivities and breakouts.
Purchase and learn more about Olay Collagen Peptide24 here.
I definitely recommend trying this product, especially if you’re looking for firmer skin, but also if you’re looking for hydrating products and preventative anti-aging qualities. Check it out today at ShoppersDrugMart.ca
